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Ordinary seaman (OS)

Ordinary seaman (OS)

Created OnFebruary 8, 2018
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The beginning grade for members of the deck department. The next step is able bodied seaman.

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  • Able bodied seaman (AB)
  • Customs Whether Customs cleared or not (WCCON)
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